Hematogenous Brain Abscess Resulting from Prostatic Abscess Caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Author:
Hye Sun CHOI
1
;
Dasom YOON
;
Kang Seok KIM
;
Young Hee JUNG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2024;42(4):382-386
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
- Abstract: Brain abscess, a life-threatening infection, can result from hematogenous spread. Although uncommon, Klebsiella pneumoniae can lead to brain abscess and systemic dissemination. In this case report, Klebsiella pneumoniae brain abscess, linked with prostate abscess, in a 57-year-old diabetic male with liver cirrhosis and hepatitis B, resulted in fatal sepsis despite antibiotic therapy. This case underscores Klebsiella's grave risk in immunocompromised patients, highlighting brain abscess and high mortality. Early diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation for multiple organ involvement are crucial.
